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Plant details

A beautiful dwarf sized, slow-growing shrub that is ideal for smaller gardens. Abelia x grandiflora is evergreen in mild winters, but needs protection from hard frosts. If grown in at least half sun, an increased number of the lightly fragrant, pale pink flowers are produced from June until October. Its leaves are 2-3 cm long, pointed and glossy. ‘Confetti’ is a variegated cultivar with white margins and a blush of pink on new foliage.

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Genus: Abelia

Species: grandiflora

Cultivar: Confetti

Plant type: Evergreen shrub

Flower colour: Pink

Foliage colour: Mid-green, Silver variegation

Feature: Colourful new growth, Scented flowers

Sun exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained/light

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Experienced

Height: 500cm

Spread: 500cm

Time to take cuttings: May to July

Time to prune: March to April

Flowering period: June to October

Reader reviews

Great evergreen plant. Review says it needs protection but mine has suffered wind and snow without a Mark. I have mine in clay soil and use as a hedging plant at the front of the border. The flowers are small but add interest, slightly scented.Low maintenance , just trim lightly after flowering. Do not cut into old wood.